Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

　On September 24, when the mid-autumn moon (15 nights) falls on August 15 in old calendar, the "Otsukimi Diamond Ver" lights up at Tokyo Tower.

Sunset ~ 11:00

In order to make it easier to see the famous moon, which is the leading role, the top and feet are boldly illuminated, with lights off.

In addition, the 600 outer stairs up to the 150m-high main deck, which is usually open from 11:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, are specially released during the time zone from 11:00 to 22:00 only on this day, and walk up while watching the moon below the night view of Tokyo.

From the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki, over the Tsukiji Ohashi Bridge, a silhouette dyed with "Aqua Blue" with partial lighting is emerging.

　This year, September 24 is August 15 in old calendar, and the mid-autumn moon (15 nights).

During this period, the moon rises in the clear night sky at an angle suitable to look up, making it the best season for moon viewing.

This day was cloudy all over the country.

Although it was a worrisome sky, the clouds were cut off in the city center and I was able to enjoy the moon viewing.

From the Sumida River Terrace of Shinkawa Park (Shinkawa 2) along the Sumida River, a fantastic circle "moon" is appearing in the night view corner of the Okawabata River City Condominiums.

By the way, since the phases of the moon are not perfect one month, the mid-autumn moon (15 nights) is not necessarily the full moon, and this year, September 25 is the full moon.

　A moment full of emotions at twilight created by the setting sun.

Morning and evening "burning" is a phenomenon that occurs when sunlight passes through the atmosphere for a long time from the horizon, and red light with a long wavelength reaches the eyes mainly, but its color is the amount of water vapor in the air, etc. It changes, and the situation changes rapidly depending on the position of the sun, giving it a millennium.

In particular, the time immediately after sunset is called "Magic Hour" and is breathtakingly dramatic moments.

Color magic spreads all over the sky in the waterside space.

We cannot forbid the endless awe of nature.

The evening scenery of this day seen from Tsukuda Park is the fantastic and dynamic natural beauty that mixes ink painting.

As you walk along the Sumida River Terrace while being blown by the river breeze, Chuo-ohashi Bridge will eventually be illuminated.

　In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of Japan-France friendship, as part of the "Japonism 2018: Resonating Soul" currently being held in France, the "Japonism 2018 Special Light Up Eiffel Tower Wearing the Light of Japan" will be held at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 14th and 15th.

Sunset ~ 23:00

From the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki, over Tsukiji Ohashi, Tokyo Tower, which is gorgeously colored in tricolor, shines.

Japonisme, who had a great influence on the art of Van Gogh and Monet.

This time, in addition to exhibitions and stage performances, various cultural and artistic activities will be introduced at venues inside and outside Paris, and it is expected that the transmission of a new Japonisme created by contemporary Japan over time will attract the world again.

　Harumi Triton Plaza 2F "Ai Green Pocket Plaza Flower, Water, Tree" is an annual mini-garden guided tour to stroll through the park with the guidance of an exclusive gardener.

This month was held on September 7 for the first time in three months.

The park is a turning point of the season, where flowers that keep the remnants of summer and flowers that make you feel the sign of autumn are mixed.

It can be seen that the blue fruit that has not yet been colored is growing little by little while waiting for the time to come.

Among them, it is impressive that Shishiyuzu, which is planted on the alley beside the Triton Parking Building on the "Green Terrace", is growing a lot this year.

Gyoryu (upper left image) is a unique shape in which small pale red-purple flowers bloom in a spike shape.

It was a plant walk that I learned a lot about the differences between Nobutton and Sikon Nobutton, Rantana and Kobanolarantana, grayheaded cuckoo and Taiwan grayheaded cuckoo, Murasaki Kibu and Komurasaki.

　On September 6, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory reported that one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information "Japanese pampas grass Flowering".

3 days earlier than normal and 5 days earlier than last year.

Because the spike resembles the tail of an animal, it is also called Obana, and it is counted as one of the seven herbs in autumn, and is a plant that symbolizes autumn. It is also used for decorations for fifteen nights, autumn motifs such as Japanese painting and Makie, local toys, and thatched roofs, and is popular with many people over time.

Horticultural varieties include Takanohasuki, Shima Japanese pampas grass, and Itosuki.

Along the Hakozaki Riverside Green Road, Japanese pampas grass is fighting against the wind against the backdrop of the Sumida River Ohashi.

The view of Japanese pampas grass shining in the sun against the river surface is a typical scene of early autumn.